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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.56, 6,114.90 and 2,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.56, 6,114.90 and 2,638.52 is: 3,640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.56 : 6,114.90 = 2,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.56/6,114.90 = 2,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.56x = 6,114.90 × 2,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.56x = 16,134,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134,285.95/4,431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.77

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